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Surf's Up 2: WaveMania

2017

Cody, Chicken Joe and Lani are back in their most epic adventure yet! The most radical surfing dream team, The Hang Five puts Cody and his friends to the test and teaches them the meaning of teamwork as they journey to the most legendary surfing spot on the planet.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent high-risk surfing and adventure peril includes lava, quicksand, lightning strikes, a disintegration gag, and a temporarily stopped heart. The comic animation and positive teamwork themes soften the intensity. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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At a glance

Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

The film prominently uses WWE professional wrestlers and branding in its cast and marketing premise, though the plot is not a buying-focused advertisement.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

An ancient champion's death is discussed; a seagull is disintegrated and the Undertaker's heart briefly stops before he is revived.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild insults and some rude behavior.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minor, light background interaction between characters.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face a lava lake, quicksand, a jungle, a giant rogue wave, thunderstorms, and life-threatening lightning while surfing.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes cartoonish action, surfing accidents, and characters navigating hazardous terrain like a lava lake.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters confront extreme environmental danger, and Cody returns to warn friends while Tank abandons a deadly stunt after recognizing the risk.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Imaginative elements include a mythical surf spot, ancient hieroglyphs, lava crossings, improvised hang gliders, and creative problem-solving during the adventure.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a variety of animal species portrayed with individual personalities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons about oceanography and surfing, but mostly for entertainment.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters rescue one another, show remorse, cooperate, and prioritize friends; Chicken Joe revives the Undertaker and Cody returns to warn the group.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Teamwork, loyalty, accountability, humility, and choosing friends over fame are central; reckless fame-seeking is challenged and redeemed.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Cody ultimately acts loyally and courageously, while characters learn from selfishness and reckless choices; some behavior is initially immature or irresponsible.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Surf's Up 2: WaveMania would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Surf's Up 2: WaveMania, and what caused that change?
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